[pre hook] You’ll never see The battles in my mind. You’ll always hear, I’m doing fine. You’ll never know….. Not because I wanna hold back. Because you don’t need the pain. You’ll never know. [verse one] I’ve fought battles everyday for years. Learned how to smile through the fog. Meds given by the V.A. Never helped. Made it harder to see the smog. events of my past scream loudly. I’ve forgiven, I thought I’d forgotten. But they’re there, Never leaving, No peace, Downtrodden. You’ll never know. This pain is mine. Just stand by me please. Hold me when I say- I’m fine. [hook] You’ll never see The battles in my mind. You’ll always hear, I’m doing fine. You’ll never know….. Not because I wanna hold back. Because you don’t need the pain. You’ll never know. A burden I will carry. Stones of emotions. I’m tired…. But… You’ll never know. [verse two] You ask me to explain. It’s not in words. I can’t show you or talk it through. Not because I don’t want to. I’m not shutting you out. I’m protecting your heart and mind. You’ll never know the enemies in my head. To keep you sane and remain kind. This would wreck you. The wars in my head. You’d run quickly baby. You’d never stay in our bed. [hook] You’ll never see The battles in my mind. You’ll always hear, I’m doing fine. You’ll never know….. Not because I wanna hold back. Because you don’t need the pain. You’ll never know. A burden I will carry. Stones of emotions. I’m tired…. But… You’ll never know. [outro] Just stand by me. That’s all I need. Know I love you, You’re why my heart bleeds. You’ll never see The battles in my mind. You’ll always hear, I’m doing fine. You’ll never know….. Not because I wanna hold back. Because you don’t need the pain.
